A flea infestation may be annoying and the bites may be itchy, but in Australia we don’t really associate fleas with disease. However, it is easy to forget that the bubonic plague or ‘black death’ is spread by fleas, in particular the oriental rat flea (Xenopsylla cheopis).
Dr Cameron Webb (pictured), medical entomologist and author of A Guide to Mosquitoes of Australia, shares his insights on how best to control our most aggravating summer pest.
Graeme Smith, PhD candidate from the Federation University Australia, shares his knowledge about an unusual pest – the silverfish.
Medical entomologist and mosquito expert Dr Cameron Webb shares his insights on mosquitoes, including tips on how best to control mosquito populations during the summer months.